Rockets vs. Jazz
Although Houston's Rockets lost the qualification to participate in the play-offs and could only become the team that accompanied them again, they still did not lose their tenacious fighting spirit, and they were able to deal a big blow to the opponent when the players on the team played one after another. For example, in the last game, against the Orlando Magic, they won the final victory with VanVleet's luxurious data of 37 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists in a single game, rejecting the opponent's dream of locking up the playoffs in advance. And this time, they came to Utah City to challenge the Jazz team located there.
It is worth noting that although the Jazz are also in the stage of rebuilding the team, the players on their team are not willing to accept the reality of losing consecutive games at all, although the core players such as Markkanen and Sexton have been absent one after another, the rest of the team has always maintained a strong desire to fight. This time they accepted the challenge of the Rockets at home, and they did not give their opponents a chance to win, and with the whole team of 7 players scoring double-doubles, they completed the reversal with a total score of 124-121 and won the final victory.
Specific competition
At the beginning of the game, the two teams were like two fierce beasts biting together, and the score on the field was like a roller coaster alternating leads, and the atmosphere was extremely tense. However, at the end of the first quarter, the Rockets hit three three-pointers in a row like a rocket in the air, instantly widening the score gap to double digits. VanVleet even pushed the Rockets' offense to a climax with a long-range shot. Entering the second quarter, the Rockets' shooting percentage dropped like a parabola, while the Jazz launched a wave of 13-0 fierce offensive like a flood beast and successfully overtook the score. At halftime, the Rockets took a slim three-point lead.
At the beginning of the second half, the two sides launched a big open and closed duel like wild horses, and both played a wonderful small climax. However, the point difference was never opened, and the suspense of the game was like a sword of Damocles hanging overhead, making people suffocate with tension. At the critical moment, the Rockets continued to hit the iron like an iron wall, while the Jazz took advantage of the situation and scored six points in a row to take the advantage. In the end, the Jazz defeated the Rockets with an indomitable spirit, ending a 13-game losing streak and winning this exciting game.
epilogue
Looking back at the data of the game, Jalen Green on the Rockets' side was limited by the head coach in terms of playing time, and his form was not very good. He played 19 minutes, shot 1-of-7, only had 3 points, 1 rebound and 1 assist, and did not play the role of a leader. However, VanVleet played 40 minutes, shooting 9-of-13 from three-point range and 12-of-20 from the field, scoring a game-high 42 points, as well as 7 rebounds and 7 assists, and the scoring once again set a new season high. In addition, Thompson also had 15 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists, and Whitmore also handed over 18 points, 4 rebounds and 4 assists.
On the other hand, the Jazz, who won at home, ended a 13-game losing streak, which is still remarkable. All 7 players on the team scored double-doubles, and the efficiency was very hot. During the period, George delivered 20 points, 4 rebounds and 5 assists, Shamanic also had 22 points, 6 rebounds and 2 assists, as well as Horton Tucker who handed over 16 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists, and Sensaab who handed over 17 points, 6 rebounds and 3 assists, and Lofton who came off the bench also had 14 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists.